Chapter 126 Cressida's Fear

"It's all in the past," Cressida said, lowering her gaze. "Really?" Tristan asked, guiding her away from the center of the dance floor. "Yet somehow, I get the feeling he doesn't see it that way." On the other side of the room, Luther's face had darkened. He pushed past the people and walked straight out of the ballroom without a backward glance. Natasha watched his resolute departure, then looked at Cressida, dazzling everyone on the dance floor. A satisfied smile spread across her face. That was exactly the result she wanted. She wanted Luther to be completely repulsed by Cressida and to finally see just how deeply she had been toying with him all along. When the music ended, Cressida immediately stepped away from Tristan and kept a polite distance between them. "I'm tired. I'd like to leave," she said. "Okay," he replied, letting her decision stand. "Let me send you home." The banquet was still in full swing when the host and the night's most important designer left early, n